An Unhappy Bus Driver [6th Inning] The Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros 1980 play-off series was some of the best played baseball ever. All five games were nail-biting affairs; the first four low-scoring. The last four were one run affairs; … Continue reading
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Tossing Marshmallows [5th Inning] Billy Martin, once the Twins manager, was now managing the Yankees. Billy was known for his temper. And for liking the ladies. During his time in Minnesota his favorite watering hole was Howard Wong’s restaurant … Continue reading
One of Baseball’s All-Time Funny Men [4th Inning] Watching baseball played on astro-turf inside a dome just isn’t the same as when it’s played on freshly mowed grass outdoors in the sunshine. There being so many outdoor baseball enthusiasts, … Continue reading
Busted! [3rd Inning] After law school I returned to Minnesota in time for the opening of The Hubert H. Humphrey MetroDome. My friend Rocky, always the entrepreneur, had tee shirts printed saying “I opened the Dome” and had me … Continue reading
Mending a Broken Heart [2nd Inning] Growing up the White Sox were owned by baseball maverick Bill Veeck, the guy who put a midget, Eddie Gaedel, in uniform (just to get a walk), the inventor of the exploding scoreboard … Continue reading